Northwest Georgia Storm Spotters

08/02/2026

Temperatures are looking good for the next 7 days. Be mindful though, don't put up those umbrellas just yet. You can expect occasional thunderstorms all throughout the work week. . Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 780s, a lot better than last week's temperatures. Lows will be in the mid to lower 70's.

08/02/2026

⚠️ Outdated Post ⚠️

Severe thunderstorm warnings continue for the counties of dade, walker, and catoosa overnight. Please continue to monitor your local weather radio or news outlet for more information. These warnings are likely to be canceled as storms move out of the area, and are also likely to be reissued as new storms enter the area. Be weather aware. Primary hazards include high winds and rainfall can be quite heavy at times.

08/01/2026

⚠️ EXPIRED, SEE NEWEST POST FOR MOST RECENT INFORMATION ⚠️

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Catoosa and Walker counties until 8:15 p.m.. Click the graphic below to view the warning.

08/01/2026

⚠️ This is an old post. This particular severe storm warning has been allowed to expire by the national weather Service and is no longer valid. ⚠️

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. See the warning graphic below for more information.

07/28/2026

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 109 degrees expected.

WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

07/03/2026

07/01/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 44 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL GEORGIA: BUTTS

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA:
BARROW CHEROKEE CLAYTON
COBB DAWSON DEKALB
DOUGLAS FANNIN FAYETTE
FORSYTH FULTON GILMER
GWINNETT HALL HENRY
LUMPKIN NEWTON PICKENS
ROCKDALE UNION WALTON

IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA: BANKS JACKSON TOWNS
WHITE

IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA: BARTOW CARROLL CATOOSA
CHATTOOGA DADE FLOYD
GORDON HARALSON MURRAY
PAULDING POLK WALKER
WHITFIELD

IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA: COWETA HEARD MERIWETHER
SPALDING TROUP

06/30/2026

🥵 HEAT ADVISORY 🥵

06/22/2026

All Tornado Warnings have been cancelled for Northwest Georgia, Confirmed at 7:22pm @ 6/22/26.

06/22/2026

[POST OUTDATED, SEE NEWEST POST FOR RECENT INFORMATION]

CATOOSA COUNTY is clear of any tornado threats from this system. Continue to monitor weather through late tonight in case the next system brings severe weather. Always rely on a NOAA weather radio or local news outlets.

A tornado warning is still issued for Northwestern Gilmer, Central Murray, and Central Whitfield counties at this time!